Definition

The act of conveying or transferring something, often used in legal contexts.

Example

The delation of the property was completed without any issues.

Conversation

I was reading about the concept of delation in my history book.

Oh really? What does it mean exactly?

It refers to the conveyance of information, especially in a formal context.

That sounds interesting! I never knew there was a specific term for that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Delation is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "latio" (from "ferre", meaning to carry or bear). The word refers to the act of carrying down or away information, particularly in the context of reporting or informing on someone.

Memory Tip

Think of 'carrying down' ('de-') information about someone — that's why delation means to inform or report.

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